Community calendar

• HALLOWEEN PARTY: A Halloween party, open to eighth through 12th graders, will be from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Troy Rec. Costumes are encouraged and games will be offered. There is no fee, but bring a snack to share.

• PIQUA KIWANIS: The program will include Halloween a parade overview and highlights at noon at Grace Methodist Church, 9411 N. County Road 25-A, Piqua. Reservations required by noon on the Monday prior to the meeting. For more information, call Brian Phillips at (937) 778-1586 or visit www.piquakiwanis.org.

• LINE DANCE: Tipp City Seniors members and guests will hold a line dance at 10 a.m. at 320 S. First St., Tipp City.

• BLOOD DRIVE: “Faith, Hope, Cure” is the October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month theme for the West Milton Lions community blood drive from 1-7 p.m. in the West Milton United Church of Christ Social Hall, 108 S. Main St. Everyone who registers to donate will receive the Community Blood Center “Faith, Hope, Cure – Donate Blood” T-shirt. Schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call (800) 388-GIVE.

• BLOOD DRIVE: “Faith, Hope, Cure” is the October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month theme for the Troy Church of the Brethren community blood drive from 3-7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room, 1431 W. Main St., Troy. Everyone who registers to donate will receive the Community Blood Center “Faith, Hope, Cure — Donate Blood” T-shirt. Schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call (800) 388-GIVE.

• SLIDERS: The Tipp City American Legion Post 586 will offer two sliders with toppings and chip at 6 p.m. for $2.

Thursday

• MORNINGS IN MOTION: Spend Thursday mornings with Troy-Miami County Public Library staff at McKaig & Race Park, Troy. Join staff at 10 a.m. for Mornings in Motion, an interactive nine-week session that will include walking and early literacy skills through games, stories, and other activities. For all ages. No registration required. For more information, call 339-0502, Ext. 123, or visit www.tmcpl.org.

• RESERVATIONS DUE: Reservations are due today for the annual membership meeting of the Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society, which will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 204 W. Ash St., Piqua. Reservations and dinner payment of $15 can be sent to MCHGS, P.O. Box 808, Piqua, OH 45356; Attention Stephanie Winchester. The speaker will be U.S. Congressman and veteran Warren Davidson. For the menu, visit the organization’s Facebook page. For questions, contact Stephanie at 307-7142.

• OPEN HOUSE: A retirement open house for Dr. James L. Sims, will be from 5:30-8 p.m. at the offices, 1374 W. Main St., Troy. The staff wish the community to stop by and wish him well.

• BLOOD DRIVE: “Faith, Hope, Cure” is the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month theme for the Piqua Baptist Church community blood drive from 2:30-6:30 p.m. in the gym, 1402 W. High St., Piqua. Everyone who registers to donate will receive the Community Blood Center “Faith, Hope, Cure — Donate Blood” T-shirt. Schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call (800) 388-GIVE.

• SHREDDED PORK: A shredded pork sandwich with chips and a pickle will be offered at the Tipp City American Legion Post 586. Serving starts at 6 p.m. for $5. Stay and try your luck with Euchre at 7 p.m. for $5.

• RUMMAGE SALE: A rummage sale will be offered at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 130 S. Walnut St., Troy. Enter the side door on Canal Street. Hours are 4-8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

• COMMISSION MEETING: The members of the Public Defender Commission will meet at 10 a.m. at the office of the public defender, 201 W. Main St., Troy.

• QUARTER AUCTION: A quarter auction to benefit the Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum will be held at 7 p.m. at the Bradford Community Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. Food will be available for purchase.

• RANDOLPH PRESENTATION: Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church is sponsoring a presentation on “A Historical Perspective on the Randolph Narrative and the Politics of Division” by Larry Hamilton at the Piqua Public Library at 7 p.m. Greater Love MBC worships in the building that was constructed by Randolph Freedmen on Park Avenue in the 1880s. The Randolph Freedmen Exhibit, is on display at the library through today. Hamilton is willing to meet with and view the Randolph exhibit with visitors prior to his presentation in the Helen Louis Room on the main floor of the Library. The presentation will offer a historical background to the arrival of the largest group of manumitted slaves to the Upper Miami Valley and a focus upon the resolution of those acting in fear to deny their “ownership identity” within the region.

Friday

• FISH OR CHICKEN: Fish and or chicken tenders will be offered at the Tipp City American Legion Post 586. This $8 meal comes with French fries, hush puppies, coleslaw and dessert Serving begins at 6 p.m.

• CHICKEN FRY: A chicken fry dinner will be offered from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill VFW Post 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls. The dinner will include French fries and macaroni salad for $7 and up. Chicken livers are also available.

• RUMMAGE SALE: A rummage sale will be offered at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 130 S. Walnut St., Troy. Enter the side door on Canal Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

• 5K: A Food Steps 5K will be offered at 9 a.m. at Lowry Track Complex, 7640 Milton-Potsdam Road, West Milton. The fee is $25 and proceeds will benefit the Bulldog Bags program, which provided nourishing food for students over the weekend at Milton-Union Elementary School. Visit Can’tStop RunningCo.com/Local-Races for more information and to register.

• SOUP-ER BOWL: Souper Bowl III, a fundraiser for the Tippecanoe Historical Society, will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, 11 W. Walnut St., Tipp City. For $20, the buyer will receive a soup bowl to keep, handmade by local artist Sally Watson. Also their choice of potato, vegetable beef or chicken corn soup and cornbread, cookies and drink. Tickets are available at the Tipp City Historical Society Museum on the southeast corner of 3rd and Walnut streets in Tipp; Tipp Monroe Community Services, 3 E. Main St.; or from any historical society member. For more information, call Gordon at 667-3051 or Susie at 698-6798.

• RUMMAGE SALE: A rummage sale will be offered at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 130 S. Walnut St., Troy. Enter the side door on Canal Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

• SHARE A MEAL: The First United Church of Christ, 120 S. Market St., Troy, will offer its Thanksgiving feast from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. The menu will include sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, green beans, pumpkin pie and beverages. Carry-outs will be available at 12:30 p.m., as quantities last. This program is free to anyone wishing to participate and are in need of a warm nourishing meal. Use the Canal Street entrance where the church is handicapped accessible.

• OPEN HOUSE: The Tipp City Seniors will have an open house from 2-5 p.m. at their new location at 528 N. Hyatt St., Tipp City.

Sunday

• DONKEY BASKETBALL: The Miami East-MVCTC FFA Chapter is hosting a Donkey Basketball at 4 p.m. in the Miami East Board of Education gymnasium. Doors will open at 3 p.m. Concessions will be available. There will be free donkey rides for all children under 12 years of age. Pre-sale tickets are $6 and tickets at the door will be $8. Children 6 and under are free. All proceeds benefit the Fletcher Food Pantry. For more information, contact the Miami East Agricultural Education Department at 335-7070, Ext. 3212.

• BREAKFAST: Enjoy a full breakfast, open to the public, at the Tipp City American Legion Post 586. Serving is from 8 -11 a.m. Adults $7, children 10 and under $3.

• BLUEGRASS: A bluegrass jam session featuring Show Time will be held at the Tipp City American Legion Post 586. Music begins about 2 p.m. and food is available from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Monday

• CHILI: Stop in the Tipp City American Legion Post 586 at 6 p.m. and enjoy a bowl of chili with cornbread and a salad for $6.

• LEGO: Join others for Legos Galore! at the Troy-Miami County Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Bring your imagination and enthusiasm for building. Staff will provide the LEGO and some ideas as well. No registration is required. For ages 5 and up. For more information, call 339-0502, Ext. 121, or visit www.tmcpl.org.

Tuesday

• DINNER: Hoffman United Methodist Church, 201 S. Main St., West Milton, will serve its annual Election Day Dinner, held consistently for over 100 years. The hours for the dinner are 4:30-7 p.m. The menu will include homemade chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw, roll, assorted desserts and beverages. Meals are dine-in or carry out (for carry out call the church at 698-4401). The cost is a $7.50 donation. There will be no Grandma’s Kitchen on Wednesday, Nov. 8. For more information, call 676-2430 or 947-1647.

• CRAFTS AND QUILTING: Tipp City Seniors members and guests will meet for crafts and quilting at 9 a.m. at 528 N. Hyatt St., Tipp City.

• VETERANS BREAKFAST: The November veterans breakfast at the Miami Valley Veterans Museum will include Sean Tracy, StoryPoint project founder and creator of The Veterans Honor Project, at 9 a.m. at 107 W. Main St., Troy, second floor. The Piqua Lewis Boyer Chapter of the DAR will provide a full breakfast. The ’67 Quilters will once again give a veteran a homemade quilt. In addition, executive director Karen Purke will present an update on the museum’s holiday events, in conjunction with the city of Troy and plans for 2019. Visit http://miamivalleyveteransmuseum.com for more information.

• SLIDERS: Enjoy two sliders with toppings and chips will be available at 6 p.m. for $2 at the Tipp City American Legion.

• LINE DANCE: Tipp City Seniors members and guests will hold a line dance at 10 a.m. at 528 N. Hyatt St., Tipp City.

• PIQUA KIWANIS: Ohio State Highway Patrol Sgt. Chris Coverstone will be the Kiwanis speaker at noon at the Piqua Country Club, 9812 Country Club Road, Piqua. Reservations required by noon on the Monday prior to the meeting. For more information, call Brian Phillips at (937) 778-1586 or visit www.piquakiwanis.org.

• SUPPORT GROUP: The Miami-Shelby Ostomy Support Group will hold its monthly meeting Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. The Ostomy Support Group’s meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month except January and July-September. The meeting will be held in the hospital lower level conference rooms. Programs provide information and support to ostomates and their families, and are beneficial to health care professionals as well. The program will be given by Edison State Community College nursing students. For more information, contact Robin Medrano at 937-440-4706.

Nov. 8

• CAREGIVER CONNECTION: Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County’s Caregiver Connection, a program of support and sharing for those caring for a loved one, will be from 2-3 p.m. at Upper Worship Center, 648 N. Hyatt St., Tipp City.

• MORNINGS IN MOTION: Spend Thursday mornings with Troy-Miami County Public Library staff at McKaig & Race Park, Troy. Join staff at 10 a.m. for Mornings in Motion, an interactive nine-week session that will include walking and early literacy skills through games, stories, and other activities. For all ages. No registration required. For more information, call 339-0502, Ext. 123, or visit www.tmcpl.org.

• QUARTER AUCTION: Piqua Parents as Teachers will offer its semi-annual quarter auction at the Knights of Columbus in Piqua. Doors open at 6 p.m., the auction starts at 7 p.m. and lasts until about 9 p.m. All-in paddles also will be available for $30.

• LIBRARY LIBATIONS: Join staff at 6:30 p.m. at the Troy-Miami County Public Library for Library Libations. Come learn all about German Lagers from writer, Certified Cicerone, and National Book Critics Circle Member David Nilsen. Beer tasting will be included, all attendees should be of legal drinking age. This program is free and registration is required. Registration is available online, at the library, or by calling 339-0502, Ext. 117.

The Troy-Miami County Public Library is located at 419 West Main Street in Troy, Ohio. For more information, call the library at 937-339-0502 ext. 117 or visit our website, www.tmcpl.org.

• CARRY-IN: Tipp City Seniors have a carry-in luncheon at noon at 528 N. Hyatt St., Tipp City. Entertainment will be bingo. A board of trustees meeting will be held previously at 10 a.m.

Nov. 9

• FRIDAY MOVIE: Friday night movies at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center are free classic movies with free popcorn and drinks. Join others at 7:30 p.m. for “From Here to Eternity,” the 1953 war romance about the love affair between the captain’s wife and second in command with Burt Lancaster, Debra Kerr and Montgomery Clift.

Nov. 10

• MEET ANNIE: “Annie the Highway Cow” will have a meet and greet from 1-4 p.m. at the Tractor Supply Co., 20 S. Stanfield Road, Troy. Meet Annie and her little brothers Chuck and Bruno and take photos and purchase a T-shirt, with proceeds to help pay for the rescue animals’ care.

• PANCAKE BREAKFAST: A pancake breakfast and garage sale will be offered at the A.B. Graham Memorial Center, 8025 W. US Route 36, Conover. Meals will be served from 7 a.m. to noon and include all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and fried mush for $7 for adults and $4 for those 12 and younger. Carry-outs will be available. The garage sale will be from noon to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Rental spaces are available by calling 368-3700.

• OPEN HOUSE: The Crossroads Railroad Club, Inc., 304 N. Dixie Drive, Vandalia, will be celebrating 40 years with an open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The event is free and open to the public. There will be two layouts of model railroads. There will also be railroad videos and refreshments. The event is handicapped accessible via a chairlift. For more information, visit www.crossroadsrr.com.

• VETERANS BREAKFAST: A veterans breakfast, open to the public, will be offered at 10 a.m. at the Snyder Road Church of God, 636 E. Snyder Road, Piqua. The Senior Citizens Choir from Sidney will perform. Make a reservation by calling 773-6702.

• BAZAAR: St. Teresa Church, 6925 U.S. Route 36, Covington, will host its annual Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a raffle, outside crafters and vendors, hand-crafted items, and baked goods.

• BAZAAR: The Troy-Miami East Girl Scout unit will offer a holiday bazaar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the banquet room of the Eagles campground on Troy-Urbana Road, Troy. The event will include troops from the Troy-Miami East scouts as well as Piqua-Covington and Tipp-Bethel-West Milton.

• DINE OUT: The Tipp City Seniors will dine out at 4:30 p.m. at Bob Evans, Tipp City. A Euchre party will be at 6:30 p.m. at 528 N. Hyatt St., Tipp City.

Nov. 11

• VETERANS DAY: The Veterans Memorial Honor Guard of Troy will present the Troy Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Troy. The event honors veterans from all the military services and the public is invited to attend this patriotic ceremony.